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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.11, 4,044.65 and 2,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.11, 4,044.65 and 2,313.60 is: 3,464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.11 : 4,044.65 = 2,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.11/4,044.65 = 2,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.11x = 4,044.65 × 2,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.11x = 9,357,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357,702.24/2,701.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.39

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